The Drs. Whitby Music Collection
The Opera Collection of the University of Western Ontario Music Library stands as a significant indication of the scope and depth of the library’s primary source collections of outstanding quality. This collection contains over 2,200 volumes, primarily rare manuscripts and printed first editions of operas and libretti composed between 1597 and 1900. Grants from the Office of the President of The University of Western Ontario and the Academic Development Fund enabled the Library to purchase...
"For the use of colleges, Collegiate institutes, High schools, public, separate and private schools, and gymnastic associations, authorized by the Minister of education for Ontario."
Topics: Physical education and training, Calisthenics, Gymnastics, Gymnasiums
Latin text, with notes and other matter in English
The University of Western Ontario
7,256
7.3K
1907
1907
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Chambers, E. K. (Edmund Kerchever), 1866-1954
texts
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332
332
1762
1762
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Pugnani, Gaetano, 1731-1798. Instrumental works. Selections; Bach, Johann Christian, 1735-1782. Overtures. Selections; Bach, Johann Christian, 1735-1782. Symphonies, W. C 1a-6a; Holzbauer, Ignaz, 1711-1783. Symphonies, op. 2; Maldere, Pierre van, 1729-1768. Symphonies, op. 4
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Title from cover of 1st violin part
Topics: Overtures (Chamber orchestra), Symphonies (Chamber orchestra), Quintets (Oboes (2), violins (2),...
xi, 292, 62 p. : 18 cm
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Topic: Greek language
Anonymous. By John Mainwaring
Topics: Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759, Composers
The University of Western Ontario
4,924
4.9K
1893
1893
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Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897; Enault, Louis, 1824-1900; Squair, John, 1850-1928; Chamberlain, Alexander Francis, 1865-1914
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Topics: London Normal School (London, Ont.), London Teachers College (London, Ont, University of Western...
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368
368
1800
1800
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Haydn, Joseph, 1732-1809; Salomon, John Peter, 1745-1815, arranger of music; Hague, Charles, 1769-1821, arranger of music
texts
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Title from spine of 1st violin part
Topics: Quintets (Flute, violins (2), viola, cello), Arranged, Sextets (Piano, flute, violins (2), viola,...
"Authorized by the Education Department of Ontario" -- t.p
Topics: English language, English language, English language
313 p., 16 p
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Caption title: Todd's Johnson's dictionary
The University of Western Ontario
4,055
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The Dominion elocutionist and public reader : a system of elocution formed on the philosophy of the human voice and the logical structure of language, with instruction and exercises for the cultivation of the speaking voice, and for expressive reading and oratorical delivery, suggestive methods of study for reading the drama, poetry, the Holy Scriptures, the delivery of sermons, and for public speaking, together with selections in oratory, fiction, poetry and the drama, especially adapted for public readings, self-instruction, and for use in schools and colleges
1872
1872
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Lewis, Richard
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Includes index
Topics: Elocution, Recitations, Voice culture
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6,859
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1910
1910
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Verity, A. W. (Arthur Wilson), 1863-1937
texts
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3,600
3.6K
1885
1885
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O'Brien, L. R. (Lucius Richard), 1832-1899; McFaul, J. H; Revell, William
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Cover title
Topic: Drawing
Includes index
Topic: Violin
Title from t.p. of vol. 1st
Topics: Folk music, Folk songs, Scots, Flute music, Violin music
"Reprinted from Mason's Shorter English Grammar (Public School Edition)."
Topic: English language
ix, 352 p. : 20 cm
Topics: French language, French language, French language
Words only
Topics: Songs, English, Operas, Ballads, English
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609
609
1757
1757
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Marcello, Benedetto, 1686-1739; Garth, John; Avison, Charles, 1709-1770
texts
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Title from title page of v. 1
Topics: Psalms (Music), Sacred songs with continuo, Sacred vocal music, Sacred vocal ensembles with continuo
226 p. : 19 cm
Topic: Geometry, Analytic
Title from t.p. of bk. 2
Topic: Violin
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Topics: London Normal School (London, Ont.), London Teachers College (London, Ont, University of Western...
The University of Western Ontario
3,988
4.0K
1890
1890
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Van der Smissen, W. H. (William Henry), 1844-1929; Fraser, W. H. (William Henry), 1853-1916; Ontario. Dept. of Education
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"Authorized by the Education Department of Ontario."
Topic: German language
The University of Western Ontario
5,793
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1908
1908
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Hall, H. S. (Henry Sinclair), 1848-1934; Knight, S. R. (Samuel Ratcliffe)
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Authorized: 1921-1927
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Topic: Botany
1st vol. includes facsim. copy of a manuscript page in Mozart's hand
Topics: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791, Haydn, Joseph, 1732-1809, Composers
"Authorized by the Minister of education."--t.p
Topic: English language
The University of Western Ontario
2,625
2.6K
1895
1895
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Eichendorff, Joseph, Freiherr von, 1788-1857; Wilhelmi, A. (Alexander); Benedix, Roderich, 1811-1873
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Topics: London Normal School (London, Ont.), London Teachers College (London, Ont, University of Western...
"Authorized by the Minister of education."--t.p
Topic: English language
"Authorized by the Minister of education."--t.p
Topic: English language
The University of Western Ontario
6,383
6.4K
1917
1917
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Stevenson, O. J. (Orlando John), 1869-1950
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"For use in public and high schools"
vii, 268, xiv p. ; 19 cm
Topic: English language
Pub. date from preface
Topics: Folk songs, English, Songs, English, Songs with piano
"Primer 1. Canadian readers"--Cover
Topic: Readers (Elementary)
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Topics: London Normal School (London, Ont.), London Teachers College (London, Ont, University of Western...
Title from title page of 1st no
Topics: Songs, English, Folk songs, English, Songs with piano, Piano music (4 hands), Arranged
All engraved
Topic: Composition (Music)
"Authorized by the Education Department of Ontario."--t.p
Topic: Reading
Plate I on verso of last leaf, plate II on facing page of t.p
Topics: Composition (Music), Continuo, Tuning, Music theory, Music
The Gustav Mahler-Alfred Rosé Collection was donated to the Music Library of The University of Western Ontario in October 1983 by Mrs. Maria C. Rosé, widow of Professor Alfred E. Rosé, who was the nephew of composer Gustav Mahler and the son of Justine Mahler Rosé and Arnold Rosé (concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and leader of the Rosé String Quartet). The original donation comprises 5 music manuscripts by Mahler (reproduced here), letters and postcards (521 letters by...
4 v. (viii, 9-14, 272 p. ; 8, 228 p. ; 10, 272 p. ; 7, 240 p.)
Topics: GM-AR, Songs -- Texts
"Authorized by the Council of Public Instruction for Ontario."--t.p
Topics: Spellers, English language
86, v, 119 p. : 20 cm
Topics: Geometry, Geometry, Analytic
Includes technical info. in English
Topic: Violin
226 p. : 19 cm
Topic: Geometry, Analytic
"Based on the series prepared by J. M. D. Meiklejohn and edited by Canadian educationists for use in the schools of Canada"
Topic: Readers (Elementary)
"...suppl[ies] the information necessary to teach thoroughly and systematically the subjects of drawing outlined in the Public School Drawing Course"
Topic: Drawing
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Topics: London Normal School (London, Ont.), London Teachers College (London, Ont, University of Western...
